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Thailand
has a rich tradition of dolls and masks, which reflect
the ways of Thai lives. Thai dolls and masks were made
for pleasure, but now they became the world's famous
handicrafts from Thailand.
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Court
Dolls |
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Court
dolls are very small dolls (height: 2-4 cm.) that created by
the courtiers, since the reign of King Rama IV. They are mainly
made in Ayuthaya and Angthong. Artisans depict Thai life-styles
through characters, clothing, hair styling, and activities of
dolls. |
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Hill
Tribe Dolls |
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Hill
tribe dolls are made out of stuffed kapok material into figures
of traditionally clad hill tribe people. They show characteristics
of traditional hill tribe dressing, such as Ekor, Maew, Yao,
Musor, Lisor, Yang, etc |
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Khon
Masks |
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Khon
masks are elaborately created from papers. They are used in
"Khon", the graceful stage performance that narrated
stories from ancient literatures. The artisans depicted the
characters on their shapes, faces, and colors. Most popular
story is "Rammakien" that originated the famous white
monkey character, Hanuman and the green giant, Tossagun. |
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Nang
Talung |
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Nang
Talung is a shadow play, performing art of Southern Thailand.
Performers must be good at both dancing and singing. It was
developed from scarecrows in Phattalung province. The characters
are elaborately made of cattle leathers, including hero, heroine,
and hermit, etc. |
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Nang
Yai |
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Nang
Yai is a huge shadow play figures that require large leathers
of cattle for etching into various designs. |
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Hun
Krabok |
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Hun
Krabok is the puppet. They sometimes play the story of Phra
Aphai Manee that narrating about a prince, who likes to play
pipe, is falling in love with a mermaid. But the sea demon fall
in love with him. |
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